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Data Scientist and Machine Learning Developer
San Jose, CA, United States
Toptal member since October 24, 2019
Bio
Halim is a high-tech innovator who's spearheaded world-class data science projects at game-changing tech companies like eBay and Teradata. Formally educated in machine learning, his professional expertise spans information retrieval, natural language processing, and big data. Halim has a proven track record of applying state-of-the-art data science techniques across industry verticals such as eCommerce, web and mobile services, airline, and biopharma.
Portfolio
Seventy Seven Energy, LLC
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Optical Character Recognition (OCR)...
Cognoa
Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Leadership, Team Leadership...
Inbounds LLC
Python, Dynamic Pricing, Pricing Optimization, Data Analytics, Machine Learning...
Experience
- Machine Learning - 20 years
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) - 20 years
- AI Design - 15 years
- Technology Consulting - 12 years
- Advisory - 12 years
- Leadership - 10 years
- Team Leadership - 10 years
- Remote Team Leadership - 10 years
Work Experience
AI/ML Engineer | OCR Specialist
2024 - PRESENT
Seventy Seven Energy, LLC
- Led an effort to develop a first-of-its-kind AI application.
- Leveraged generative and predictive ML to power an automated land title determination pipeline.
- Assisted in project scoping, planning, resourcing, and road mapping.
Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python, R, Java, Large Language Models (LLMs), Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Data Science, Computer Vision, SQL, Agile Software Development, GitHub, PDF Scraping, Data Architecture, AI Agents, Agentic AI, Prototyping, REST APIs, OpenAI API, Vector Databases, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Azure AI Studio, Jupyter Notebook, Data Pipelines, RAG Architecture, SDKs, TypeScript, Anthropic, Agentic AI Systems, Amazon Machine Learning, Financial Modeling, Solution Architecture, SaaS, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Azure Databricks, AI Architecture, AI Consulting, AI Modeling, AI Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Azure Cloud Services, Testing, Event-driven Architecture, Kubernetes
Chief AI Officer
2016 - PRESENT
Cognoa
- Recruited, hired, onboarded, and oversaw a data science team.
- Applied machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) to build diagnostic classifiers for pediatric behavioral health conditions.
- Developed proof points for the efficacy of the product by running properly blinded, sufficiently powered clinical validation studies.
- Provided timely insights by building and maintaining user analytics pipelines and visualization.
Technologies: Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Leadership, Team Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Healthcare Services, OpenCV, PyTorch, OpenFrameworks, TensorFlow, Pandas, Computer Vision, Object Detection, Object Tracking, Image Processing, Python, Scikit-learn, Tableau, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Keras, Computer Science, Supervised Learning, Databricks, Training, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Governance, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), AWS Lambda, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Textract, Amazon Comprehend, MySQL, APIs, Data Engineering, Microservices Architecture, Databases, MVP Design, SQL, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, GPU Computing, Healthcare, Oncology & Cancer Treatment, Research, CTO, Language Models, Workshop Facilitation, Fine-tuning, Text Classification, User Interface (UI), Programming, OpenAI GPT-4 API, Chatbot Conversation Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Reporting, Regression Modeling, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Deep Learning, Advisory, Technology Consulting, AI Design, Sentiment Analysis, Python 3, TensorFlow Deep Learning Library (TFLearn), Neural Networks, R&D, AI Programming, Database Security, Technical Leadership, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Data Mining, Reporting, Dashboards, Bayesian Statistics, Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), GitHub, AI Research, User Stories, Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, Attribution Modeling, Workshops, Coaching, Excel Modeling, PySpark, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Full-stack, API Integration, Workforce Management (WFM), Automation, Customer Experience, Agile Software Development, AI Adoption, Strategy, Data Architecture, ETL, Prototyping, REST APIs, React, Web Scraping, Website Data Scraping, Jupyter Notebook, Risk Models, Risk Modeling, ETL Pipelines, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Networks, Quantitative Modeling, Data Pipelines, RAG Architecture, SDKs, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Amazon Machine Learning, Financial Modeling, Chief Digital Officer, Digital Strategy, Solution Architecture, Early-stage Startups, Startups, GBM, XGBoost, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake, Data Lakes, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Bayesian Inference & Modeling, PyMC, Synthetic Data Generation, AI Architecture, AI Consulting, AI Modeling, AI Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Testing, Event-driven Architecture, Kubernetes
Real-time Pricing Scientist
2026 - 2026
Inbounds LLC
- Developed an AI model to categorize leads by quality.
- Created an AI model to predict lead conversion probability and revenue.
- Developed a multi-armed bandit model for a lead gen routing engine.
Technologies: Python, Dynamic Pricing, Pricing Optimization, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Pricing, Live Pricing, Pricing Strategy, Real-time Bidding (RTB), Pricing Models, Advertising Technology (Adtech), Marketing Technology (MarTech), Financial Modeling, Azure Cloud Services, Testing, Event-driven Architecture, Kubernetes
AI Expert
2025 - 2026
Udacity
- Developed material for an online course about AI prompt engineering.
- Tailored course material to a specific industry vertical and a specific audience.
- Delivered course material live and addressed follow up questions.
Technologies: Executive Consulting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Online Course Design, Course Development, Education, Jupyter Notebook, Quantitative Modeling, Claude Code, Vibe Coding, Data Pipelines, RAG Architecture, SDKs, Agentic AI Systems, Amazon Machine Learning, Digital Strategy, Solution Architecture, Early-stage Startups, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, AI Architecture, AI Consulting, AI Modeling, AI Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Testing, Event-driven Architecture, Kubernetes
ML Engineer
2025 - 2025
Martian Learning Inc.
- Collaborated with a team of data scientists.
- Contributed to the design and implementation of improvements to a custom-trainable LLM router.
- Used Python throughout the development process.
Technologies: Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python, PyTorch, Large Language Models (LLMs), Data Architecture, AI Agents, Agentic AI, LangGraph, Prototyping, REST APIs, Multimodal Models, OpenAI API, Vector Databases, Azure AI Studio, React, GitHub Copilot Chat, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), Microservices, Microsoft Copilot, Jupyter Notebook, Claude Code, Vibe Coding, Data Pipelines, RAG Architecture, SDKs, TypeScript, Anthropic, Agentic AI Systems, Amazon Machine Learning, Dynamic Pricing, Pricing Optimization, Live Pricing, Advertising Technology (Adtech), Financial Modeling, Solution Architecture, Early-stage Startups, Startups, SaaS, GBM, XGBoost, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Bayesian Inference & Modeling, PyMC, AI Architecture, AI Consulting, AI Modeling, AI Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Azure Cloud Services, Event-driven Architecture
AI/ML Engineer | OCR Specialist
2024 - 2025
Seventy Seven Energy, LLC
- Developed an overall AI strategy for a proof of concept delivery related to an automated document ingestion and oil and gas ownership determination engine.
- Recruited, onboarded, and managed an AI engineer working on the project.
- Implemented and delivered could-based GenAI algorithms.
Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Gemini API, Data Architecture, AI Agents, Agentic AI, LangGraph, Prototyping, REST APIs, Multimodal Models, OpenAI API, Vector Databases, Azure AI Studio, Jupyter Notebook, Data Pipelines, RAG Architecture, SDKs, Anthropic, Agentic AI Systems, Amazon Machine Learning, Startups, Bayesian Inference & Modeling, AI Architecture, AI Consulting, AI Modeling, AI Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Azure Cloud Services, Event-driven Architecture
Machine Learning Research Engineer
2023 - 2024
Martian Learning Inc.
- Proposed a framework for quantifying and ranking the performance of large language model (LLM) routers.
- Developed and implemented a benchmark for evaluating RAG systems.
- Contributed to scientific publications around LLM router benchmarking.
Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Research, PyTorch, Python, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Language Models, Large Language Models (LLMs), Open-source LLMs, Dashboards, Image Generation, Bayesian Statistics, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), Embeddings from Language Models (ELMo), LangChain, GitHub, Llama 2, Llama 3, Mistral AI, AI Research, NVIDIA CUDA, B2B, User Stories, Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, Prompt Engineering, Azure, Pinecone, Automation, Gemini, Claude, Agile Software Development, Data Architecture, AI Agents, Agentic AI, LangGraph, Prototyping, OpenAI API, Vector Databases, Jupyter Notebook, Data Pipelines, RAG Architecture, SDKs, Agentic AI Systems, Solution Architecture, Early-stage Startups, Startups, AI Architecture, AI Consulting, AI Modeling, AI Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Testing, Event-driven Architecture
Senior AI/ML Advisor
2023 - 2023
GrantSmiths, LLC
- Designed a complete, AI-powered software solution to meet the client's business needs, including high-level architecture, technical design specifications, cloud solution choice, and all other 3rd-party products and services.
- Provided the client with a complete technical product roadmap, including design methodology, phases, milestones, product feature availability timeline, resources, team buildup, and cost and development time estimates.
- Iterated with the client to produce a complete software design document detailing all aspects of the technical project, making adjustments to accommodate the client's business needs and industry-specific realities.
Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Research, Leadership, Communication, Advisory, AI Design, Architecture, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python, Computer Science, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Team Leadership, Analytics, Algorithms, Data Mining, Reporting, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Large Language Models (LLMs), Open-source LLMs, Dashboards, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Image Generation, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), LangChain, GitHub, Llama 2, Llama 3, Mistral AI, AI Research, Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps), NVIDIA CUDA, B2B, Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, AWS Amplify, Azure AI Custom Vision, Prompt Engineering, Attribution Modeling, Workshops, Coaching, Pinecone, Automation, Customer Experience, Agile Software Development, Data Architecture, AI Agents, Agentic AI, LangGraph, Prototyping, OpenAI API, Vector Databases, Azure AI Studio, Jupyter Notebook, Risk Models, Data Pipelines, RAG Architecture, SDKs, Agentic AI Systems, Financial Modeling, Early-stage Startups, Startups, SaaS, AI Architecture, AI Consulting, AI Modeling, AI Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Testing, Event-driven Architecture
Data Scientist
2023 - 2023
Iron Light, Inc
- Designed and implemented a predicted modeling ML algorithm based on voter record structured data.
- Analyzed and profiled data from survey participants and advised the client on data completeness, usability, and representation.
- Advised the client on best practices related to data science and machine learning R&D efforts.
Technologies: Data Science, Machine Learning, Amazon SageMaker, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python, R, SQL, Amazon Athena, AI Design, Algorithms, AI Programming, Technical Leadership, Deep Learning, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Leadership, Team Leadership, Advisory, Analytics, Data Mining, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Large Language Models (LLMs), Open-source LLMs, Dashboards, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Image Generation, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), LangChain, GitHub, Llama 2, Llama 3, Mistral AI, AI Research, B2B, Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, Azure AI Custom Vision, Pinecone, Azure, Automation, Agile Software Development, Data Architecture, ETL, AI Agents, Agentic AI, Prototyping, Web Scraping, Jupyter Notebook, Risk Models, Data Pipelines, SDKs, Early-stage Startups, Startups, AI Architecture, AI Consulting, AI Modeling, Testing
AI Developer
2023 - 2023
Sigma Squared Corporation
- Worked on a generative AI tool to address actual cause-and-effect questions.
- Navigated the client through a conversational AI tool's possible options and functionality that would predict and prescribe future actions.
- Managed a team of data scientists and directed the overall company tech roadmaps.
Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), OpenAI GPT-4 API, OpenAI GPT-3 API, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing (NLP), OpenAI Gym, Predictive Analytics, Prescriptive Modeling, Prescriptive Analytics, Python 3, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Leadership, Team Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Advisory, Technology Consulting, AI Design, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), TensorFlow Deep Learning Library (TFLearn), OpenAI, gRPC, Neural Networks, Language Models, R&D, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), AI Programming, Database Security, Technical Leadership, Software Architecture, Analytics, Algorithms, Data Mining, Reporting, Dashboards, Image Generation, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), GitHub, Llama 2, Llama 3, Mistral AI, AI Research, B2B, User Stories, Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, Prompt Engineering, Mathematics, Azure, API Integration, Workforce Management (WFM), Automation, Agile Software Development, Data Architecture, Prototyping, Web Scraping, Jupyter Notebook, Risk Models, Data Pipelines, SDKs, Early-stage Startups, Startups, AI Architecture, Testing
NLP/Data Scientist
2023 - 2023
Airball, Inc.
- Created a model to classify the different types of email.
- Sanitized the information and created a pipeline to store it.
- Implemented collaboratively with sync-up meetings as needed.
Technologies: Python, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Data Science, Machine Learning, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), PostgreSQL, Data Pipelines, Cloud Platforms, Pandas, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Leadership, Team Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Advisory, Technology Consulting, AI Design, OpenAI GPT-3 API, Python 3, TensorFlow Deep Learning Library (TFLearn), OpenAI, gRPC, Neural Networks, Language Models, R&D, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), AI Programming, Technical Leadership, Analytics, Algorithms, Dashboards, Bayesian Statistics, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), GitHub, Llama 3, AI Research, Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps), Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Agile Software Development, Data Architecture, Prototyping, Web Scraping, Jupyter Notebook, Risk Models, SDKs
Senior AI Expert
2023 - 2023
Hasna Inc
- Advised the CEO and executives on AI-powered applications in nutrigenomics.
- Developed a product roadmap with key stakeholders based on research on state-of-the-art AI technology.
- Communicated the proposed product vision and technical experimentation path to company leadership.
Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Consulting, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python, Scikit-learn, Computer Science, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Management, MySQL, APIs, Data Engineering, Microservices Architecture, Databases, SQL, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Recommendation Systems, Healthcare Services, Healthcare, Research, Language Models, OpenAI GPT-3 API, Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3), OpenAI GPT-4 API, ChatGPT, Text Classification, User Interface (UI), Programming, Chatbots, Chatbot Conversation Design, Statistical Analysis, Regression Modeling, Forecasting, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Leadership, Team Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Advisory, Technology Consulting, AI Design, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Python 3, TensorFlow Deep Learning Library (TFLearn), OpenAI, gRPC, Neural Networks, R&D, Data Scraping, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), AI Programming, Technical Leadership, Analytics, Algorithms, Dashboards, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), GitHub, AI Research, Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, Coaching, Prompt Engineering, API Integration, Automation, Agile Software Development, AI Adoption, Strategy, Data Architecture, Prototyping, Jupyter Notebook, Risk Models, Data Pipelines, SDKs
AI Expert
2022 - 2023
RunKicker Pte Ltd
- Led AI research into NCD risk assessment using computer vision and PPG signal processing.
- Built BMI assessment AI algorithm by applying CNN computer vision to patient selfies.
- Built blood pressure assessment AI algorithm by applying computer vision and time series analysis on video of a finger placed on a smartphone camera to capture PPG dynamics.
Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Image Processing, Python, Signal Processing, Health, Computer Vision, C++, Models, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Mobile, Healthcare Services, Healthcare, Research, Language Models, Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3), Workshop Facilitation, Fine-tuning, ChatGPT, Text Classification, User Interface (UI), Programming, Chatbots, OpenAI GPT-4 API, Chatbot Conversation Design, Statistical Analysis, Large Language Models (LLMs), Regression Modeling, Forecasting, Quantitative Analysis, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Leadership, Team Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Technology Consulting, AI Design, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), OpenAI GPT-3 API, Python 3, TensorFlow Deep Learning Library (TFLearn), Neural Networks, R&D, Data Scraping, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), AI Programming, Technical Leadership, Analytics, Algorithms, Reporting, Dashboards, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG), GitHub, AI Research, Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, Coaching, Prompt Engineering, Mathematics, API Integration, Agile Software Development, AI Adoption, Strategy, Data Architecture, Prototyping, Jupyter Notebook, Data Pipelines
CTO
2020 - 2021
Mathisit, Inc.
- Advised a team of developers and data scientists on the technical roadmap and algorithm development strategy for a software holding company.
- Recruited, ramped up, and oversaw a technical team of developers and data scientists.
- Advised the company's executive leadership on the overall tech strategy and roadmap.
Technologies: Machine Learning, Image Recognition, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Remote Team Leadership, Computer Vision, Advisory, Technology Consulting, TensorFlow, Pandas, Object Detection, Image Processing, Hugging Face, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Text Recognition, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python, Scikit-learn, Tableau, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Keras, Computer Science, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Management, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), AWS Lambda, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Textract, MySQL, APIs, Data Engineering, Microservices Architecture, Databases, MVP Design, SQL, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Recommendation Systems, GPU Computing, Research, CTO, Language Models, Workshop Facilitation, Fine-tuning, Pricing Models, Unsupervised Learning, Text Classification, User Interface (UI), Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Modeling, Forecasting, Quantitative Analysis, Big Data, Leadership, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, AI Design, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Python 3, TensorFlow Deep Learning Library (TFLearn), Neural Networks, R&D, Data Scraping, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Database Security, Technical Leadership, Software Architecture, Analytics, Algorithms, Reporting, Dashboards, Bayesian Statistics, Logistic Regression, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), GitHub, AI Research, Marketplaces, Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, Attribution Modeling, AppsFlyer, Workshops, Coaching, Prompt Engineering, Full-stack, API Integration, Workforce Management (WFM), Customer Experience, Agile Software Development, AI Adoption, Strategy, Prototyping, Data-informed Recommendations, Streaming Data, Website Data Scraping, ETL Tools, Jupyter Notebook, Risk Models, Data Pipelines, Financial Modeling, Early-stage Startups, Startups, PyMC
Principal Data Scientist
2014 - 2016
Teradata
- Managed Think Big's data science consultation practice in the West Coast region.
- Worked on big data science problems across multiple industries like eCommerce, fintech, biopharma, and medical imaging.
- Applied ML techniques to various use cases like recommendation engines, customer profiling, churn modeling, predictive analytics, user segmentation, process optimization, next best action detection, and search relevance ranking.
- Helped to close multiple sales and build repeatable consulting relationships with large enterprise customers.
Technologies: Scikit-learn, R, Python, Leadership, Team Leadership, Remote Team Leadership, Advisory, Computer Vision, Object Detection, Object Tracking, Image Processing, Data Science, Tableau, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Computer Science, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Management, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Amazon SageMaker, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Textract, MySQL, APIs, Customer Segmentation, Data Engineering, Microservices Architecture, Databases, Finance, MVP Design, SQL, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Recommendation Systems, eCommerce, Research, Language Models, Pricing Models, Data-driven Marketing, Unsupervised Learning, Text Classification, Integration, Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Modeling, Forecasting, Quantitative Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Deep Learning, Technology Consulting, AI Design, Sentiment Analysis, Python 3, R&D, Data Scraping, AI Programming, Technical Leadership, Analytics, Algorithms, Data Mining, Reporting, Dashboards, Bayesian Statistics, Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Logistic Regression, GitHub, AI Research, B2B, Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, Mathematics, Full-stack, Agile Software Development, ETL, Prototyping, Real-time Data, Data-informed Recommendations, Streaming Data, Website Data Scraping, ETL Tools, Risk Models, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Live Pricing, Pricing, Pricing Strategy, Advertising Technology (Adtech), Real-time Bidding (RTB), Financial Modeling, Logistics, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain, PyMC, Synthetic Data Generation
Senior Research Scientist
2009 - 2012
eBay
- Led an applied research team. Built eBay's first machine-learned search relevance ranking engine from the ground up.
- Managed multiple research tracks, grew a team of top-talent researchers, oversaw IP processes, and more.
- Was involved in machine learning, data mining, auction modeling, user modeling and classification, click log analysis, and more.
Technologies: Java, Hadoop, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Text Recognition, Data Science, Python, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Computer Science, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Management, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), MySQL, APIs, Data Engineering, Databases, MVP Design, SQL, R, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Recommendation Systems, eCommerce, Large-scale Projects, Research, Language Models, Pricing Models, Unsupervised Learning, Text Classification, Integration, Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Modeling, Forecasting, Quantitative Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Team Leadership, AI Design, Sentiment Analysis, Python 3, R&D, Data Scraping, AI Programming, Technical Leadership, Analytics, Algorithms, Data Mining, Dashboards, Bayesian Statistics, Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Logistic Regression, AI Research, Marketplaces, Vectorization, Modeling, Data Collection, Attribution Modeling, Full-stack, Customer Experience, Agile Software Development, ETL, Demand Forecasting, Time Series Forecasting, Time Series, Prototyping, Real-time Data, Data-informed Recommendations, Streaming Data, Website Data Scraping, ETL Tools, Risk Models, Risk Modeling, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Dynamic Pricing, Pricing Optimization, Live Pricing, Pricing, Pricing Strategy, Advertising Technology (Adtech), Real-time Bidding (RTB), Financial Modeling, Logistics, Supply Chain, Synthetic Data Generation
Machine Learning Research Scientist
2009 - 2009
SearchMe
- Developed an adaptive multimedia search relevance ranking system using machine learning (ML).
- Experimented with ML ensemble decision trees using TreeNet.
- Mentored new hires and ramped them up on the experimental framework.
- Ran A/B testing experiments to produce evidence in support of improvement hypotheses.
Technologies: Java, Data Science, Python, Computer Science, Supervised Learning, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Data Analysis, Data Management, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Databases, SQL, R, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Recommendation Systems, Research, Text Classification, Integration, Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Sentiment Analysis, R&D, Data Scraping, AI Programming, Database Security, Analytics, Algorithms, Data Mining, Dashboards, Bayesian Statistics, Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Logistic Regression, AI Research, User Stories, Modeling, Data Collection, Attribution Modeling, Mathematics, Full-stack, Agile Software Development, Real-time Data, Data-informed Recommendations, Streaming Data, ETL Tools, Risk Modeling, Synthetic Data Generation
Research Lead
2006 - 2008
Code Green Networks
- Developed an NLP system to classify documents reliably on live network feeds.
- Contributed to the production R&D cycle by writing production code and fixing bugs in Java and C.
- Supervised offline experimentation to develop more efficient algorithms underlying the product features.
Technologies: Java, JavaScript, Data Science, Python, Computer Science, Supervised Learning, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Data Analysis, Data Management, Databases, SQL, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Research, Text Classification, Integration, Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, R&D, Data Scraping, AI Programming, Database Security, Analytics, Algorithms, Data Mining, Dashboards, Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Logistic Regression, AI Research, User Stories, Data Collection, Attribution Modeling, Mathematics, Agile Software Development, Real-time Data, Data-informed Recommendations, Streaming Data, Risk Modeling, Synthetic Data Generation
Research Staff
2005 - 2006
Columbia University — CCLS Lab
- Developed a statistical-rule-based hybrid ML system for the automatic translation of natural language news headlines.
- Worked on Arabic/English automated translation systems.
- Applied validation tests and reported incremental improvements using the BLEU score.
Technologies: Natural Language Processing (NLP), Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Java, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Text Recognition, Data Science, Python, Computer Science, Supervised Learning, Databases, SQL, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Research, Text Classification, Integration, Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sentiment Analysis, R&D, Data Scraping, AI Programming, Analytics, Algorithms, Data Mining, Dashboards, Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Logistic Regression, AI Research, Mathematics, Risk Modeling
Project History
ML Approach for the Early Detection of Autism by Combining Questionnaires and Home Video Screening
Existing screening tools for early detection of autism are expensive, cumbersome, time-intensive, and sometimes fall short in predictive value. In this work, we sought to apply machine learning (ML) to gold standard clinical data obtained across thousands of children at-risk for autism spectrum disorder to create a low-cost, quick, and easy-to-apply autism screening tool.
Real-time Document Classification Engine
NLP based, trainable, configurable, document classification engine that is able to classify documents that are being transferred out of a network in real time in order to block certain types of documents. Part of a DLP (data loss prevention) feature set.
eCommerce Search Result Ranking Engine
ML-based search result ranking solution for a major eCommerce engine serving hundreds of millions of users daily in multiple languages and multiple geos. The engine applies real-time ML to learn and adapt to changing inventory and changing queries, using recent click-logs as training data feeds. Scale required distributed system over Hadoop and data management using a Teradata instance.
AI ML Bootcamp
I created and delivered a full-day boot camp to introduce business partners and venture capitalists to machine learning and AI. I presented them with foundational concepts, mathematical backgrounds, technical details, operational considerations, and business implications.
AI Powered Healthcare Mobile App
I advised and led the development of AI algorithms to power an end-user mobile app to measure and assess the risk of health conditions using input photos, videos, questionnaires, and audio inputs with cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms.
Sports Card Marketplace and Social Network
I advised and led a tech team to develop a fully automated online marketplace and social network around sports card trading. The technology included advanced AI/ML and computer vision models to identify, grade, and appraise user sports cards automatically.
Education
2004 - 2006
Master's Degree in Machine Learning
Columbia University - New York City, NY, USA
1998 - 2001
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Carleton University - Ottawa, Canada
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, TensorFlow, Keras, LSTM, Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK), OpenCV, PyTorch, Pandas, TensorFlow Deep Learning Library (TFLearn), REST APIs, OpenAI API, React, XGBoost, PyMC, AWS Amplify, PySpark
Tools
ChatGPT, Tableau, Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR), Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Textract, GitHub, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Claude Code, Jupyter, Git, OpenAI Gym, Amazon Athena, Microsoft Power BI
Languages
Python, SQL, Java, PHP, JavaScript, Objective-C, HTML, R, Python 3, TypeScript, C++, Ruby
Paradigms
Automation, ETL, Testing, MapReduce, Functional Programming, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Query, Microservices Architecture, B2B, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Microservices, Quantitative Research, Synthetic Data Generation, Event-driven Architecture
Platforms
Databricks, iOS, Linux, MacOS, Amazon EC2, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Lambda, Azure, Azure AI Studio, Jupyter Notebook, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Kubernetes, Mobile, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), NVIDIA CUDA, AppsFlyer
Industry Expertise
Healthcare, Bioinformatics
Storage
Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Amazon DynamoDB, Databases, Database Security, Azure Cloud Services, Teradata Databases, PostgreSQL
Frameworks
Hadoop, gRPC, LangGraph, OpenFrameworks
Other
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